Cooking and baking has been an incredibly rewarding indoor activity. Following recipes provides a predictable structure, while the act of creating something delicious is both stimulating and satisfying. We are incredibly grateful for your generous donations, which help us continuously update and enhance our kitchen. Your support allows us to create a safe and exciting space that is tailor-made to meet the interests and needs of our clients.
Our indoor activities include a variety of creative pursuits. Art and craft projects are popular with our clients here at C&J. From painting and drawing to sculpting and origami, there's a craft for everyone. We love to experiment with different mediums to find what sparks our creative fire. Your generous donation allows us to purchase art supplies!
We let our imagination run wild with activities that involve building. Constructing elaborate Lego creations, designing miniature gardens, or building models of historical landmarks. These activities are not only fun but also encourage planning skills and spatial reasoning.
Gardening offers numerous benefits for autistic adults. Engaging with plants can be calming and therapeutic, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. It teaches responsibility and patience as individuals care for their plants and observe their growth over time. Indoor gardening can be adapted to different skill levels, from simple tasks like watering and pruning to more complex activities like propagating plants or creating terrariums. The tactile experience of handling soil and plants is highly engaging and satisfying, providing a rich sensory experience.
From classic board games to newer releases, these activities can be a great way to unwind and test your skills. Board games foster social interaction and strategic thinking, as well as a platform for problem-solving and hand-eye coordination.
Playing music provides a creative outlet, enhances motor skills, and can even boost memory. Our clients love making playlists of their favorite music as well as using instruments to play along or make their own music.
We encourage our clients to use Yoga and meditation which can be and incredibly calming way to improve focus, manage stress, and enhance self-awareness. Our clients love to put their problem-solving skills to the test with puzzles! Puzzles can be a relaxing and engaging indoor activity for adults with autism. We provide a variety of difficulty levels to offer a sense of accomplishment upon completion.
Pets can significantly benefit people with special needs by enhancing social skills, as they help them feel more comfortable around others and initiate interactions. They also aid in developing communication skills, allowing them to express their needs and feelings more effectively. Animals can assist in emotional regulation by helping to manage anxiety and stress. Furthermore, having a pet fosters confidence and independence, as people feel more responsible and in control. Pets provide a sense of belonging, reducing feelings of loneliness, and give people a sense of purpose and pride through their care.
Through donations, we have been able to acquire first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and CPR first aid training for our staff, significantly enhancing our safety measures and preparedness.
© 2025, Comfort & Joy, Inc.
Oregon, WI
comfortandjoy2020@gmail.com
Comfort & Joy is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization based in Oregon, Wisconsin.
We provide creative short-term care, enrichment, and support opportunities for persons with special needs in order to help improve their quality of life and assist caregivers, allowing them time to recharge.